Cheering on Uncle Kyle

After I posted the last one Kyle came in to pitch and Evan cheered him on. Must of been Evan's cheering because Kyle got out of a bases loaded situation. Go Uncle Kyle!!!!!

The First Week

Evan's Bodyguard

The first semi-bath. He screamed the entire time.

First time in the stroller

First family walk

Well, we have almost made it through week number one. We are all doing great. Evan was slightly jaundiced when we left the hospital so we had to go to the Dr. on Monday for a weight and bilirubin check. His level was again on the high side so we worked out a feeding plan and then returned on Tuesday for another weight and bilirubin check. The level on Tuesday was on the way down and he had gained 2 oz. in a day so the pediatrician was happy with those results. We do have to go back on Friday just to check his level one more time. He is eating really well and is quite the poop machine. Tom has been great at changing all his diapers which is a lot.

We went on our first family walk on Monday night and Evan loved it. Elway was pretty excited as well. He has done really well with adjusting to having someone else in the house. He likes to sniff him a lot and also loves to lick his feet and head every once in a while. We have had a few visitors this week and the church we go to has been providing meals for us every other day which has been wonderful. We haven't had to cook yet! We are blessed to have such a great church community.

Tom is going to go back to work next week so my mom will be coming up on Sunday and staying for the week. I am really look forward to having her around for a while.

We will keep you posted as our adventure with Evan continues. Again, thanks to everyone for all prayers and well wishes. We are loving being parents!!!!

More Pictures

Meeting Big Brother Elway
3 Generations of Wehmeier men

First Diaper

Proud that he did it right the first time

Pictures of Evan

Proud Daddy!
8lbs 12oz 19.5inches

Meeting him

Getting cleaned up

Hello Evan!

Evan Joseph Wehmeier

We are finally home today and getting settled in. It has been quite an experience the last few days. I never thought I could love something so much. He is just perfect. So here is how it all happened.

I had gone to the Dr. on Tuesday and was having some contractions and cramping all day. Then Wednesday came along and everything was back to normal so I thought we were going to be in for an uneventful week/weekend. We made dinner plans with our friends Brandon and Alyssa to meet at a local restaurant that evening. We had finished our dinner and were just visiting waiting for the checks when all of a sudden I felt quite the gush. It took me a second to realize what was happening and I looked at Alyssa and said, "I think my water just broke". Tom jumped up and ran over to the bar to pay the bill and I pretty much sat there in shock. We ran home to get our bags and cameras and then headed to the hospital. I was feeling really good when we got to the hospital and even walked into the room by myself. We were admitted by 8:30pm and by 9:30pm I realized what they were talking about when they say active labor and you will know when you are having the real contractions. So needless to say I had an epidural by 11pm. They checked me again at 1245am and I was 9cm dilated and by 130am I was complete and pushing. Then I pushed and pushed and pushed. After about 3 and 1/2 hours of pushing the Dr. came in and decided that he would need to use an assistive device. So at 528am Evan Joseph made his appearance with the help of a mini vacuum. It was the greatest experience of our lives.

My parents arrived from St. Louis at 4am so they were able to see me before and after he was born and then Tom parents left that morning and were here by the afternoon. It has been exhausting but exciting all at the same time. Tom will be off work all this coming week and then my mom is planning on coming back up for the second week.

Thanks to everyone for all the prayers and messages. We can't wait to get to St. Louis so everyone can meet our son.

39 Weeks

We went to the Dr. today and she checked me. I am officially 90% effaced and dilated to 4cm!! I have been really uncomfortable since the appt and continue to have cramping and contractions this morning. The Dr. said I could stay like this for a while or things could start to happen soon. We are hoping for the "things could happen soon part". We'll keep you updated, I think Baby Wehmeier is going to make his appearance soon though!

Some Pictures of the Nursery and my Baby Belly

Thought I would share some pictures of my big belly and also the nursery. I am not sure if I can get any bigger but I am sure he will prove me wrong. I have been having some contractions in the night but nothing to get too excited about. We are starting to get a plan together for when he comes. My parents will be making the trip up as soon as we call and say we are in labor and we are hoping that Tom's parents will be able to do the same.

Rebekah, Alyssa and I. They threw us the Baby BBQ last weekend.

The finished product!!

And it Begins........

So here goes nothing...... my first blog post. I never thought I would have a blog but as we prepare for the arrival of Baby Wehmeier it makes sense to start something for everyone to keep up with us.

I will be 38 weeks tomorrow and have to say that we are ready to meet our little guy. I had my weekly Dr. appt today and not changes as of yet. At my 36 week appt I was 1 cm dilated but she told me not to get too excited about that. I could be at 1 for quite a while. The Dr. did tell me that I am probably going to have a "bigger" baby. When I gave her a look and asked what that meant she said that he is probably going to be taller than average. I think I can handle that but maybe not the "bigger" part. We had our last shower here in Rochester over the weekend and had a great time. It was a baseball theme and we had a great time being with our MN friends. We are truly blessed to have such great friends in Rochester.

The nursery is done and all of his clothes are ready. Now all we need is a little baby boy to share it all with!